Atlantic City revels in new casino

Kai Ryssdal: For the first time in almost a decade, Atlantic City, N.J., has a new casino to celebrate. It's called Revel -- which comes off as kind of ironic, seeing as how there hasn't actually been much reveling in New Jersey's answer to Las Vegas. Gambling revenue is down a third from its peak before the recession.

Marketplace's Jennifer Collins reports.

Jennifer Collins: Travel analyst Henry Harteveldt says Atlantic City needs to position itself as a getaway for more than just grandmas.

Henry Harteveldt: The challenge for Atlantic City is they need to figure out what they can own.

The resort Revel is aimed at younger customers with three pool areas, two nightclubs and a 5,000 seat theater. It's already booked Beyonce and Maroon 5. Kevin DeSanctis is the CEO.

Kevin DeSanctis: If you live in the Northeast and you want to get away for two or three days and you don't want to get on a plane, Atlantic City should be your first option.